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1. Firz-cresteD WREN (Regulus ignicapillus).—One was shot 
at North Cotes (Lincolnshire coast) on November 9th, 1901 
(G.H.C.H.). The species is described as a “‘ very rare autumn 
migrant to north-west Lindsey,” but no record is given; see 
‘Naturalist,’ 1902, p. 202. 
2. LANCEOLATED WARBLER (Locustella lanceolata).—One shot 
at North Cotes, November 18th, 1909 (G. H. C.H.). The first 
recorded British example. 
3. Brarpep Titmouse (Panurus biarmicus). — Formerly an 
inhabitant of the Lincolnshire fens. No recent records. A 
specimen shot in north-west of county in 1840; ‘ Naturalist,’ 
1902, p. 203. 
4, Wittow Tit (Parus kleinschmidtc). — Seven specimens 
were procured near Grainsby in winter between the years 
1894-1899 (G.H. C. H.). These were thought to be Marsh Tits 
(P. palustris), but were’ recognized as the above in 1911; see 
‘ British Birds,’ vol. iv. p. 284. 
The Marsh Tit occurs commonly near Lincoln, and specimens 
have been examined by competent authorities. The distribution 
of these two species in the county requires working out. It is 
possible that the Willow Tit is only a migrant to the coast 
districts, and it is not certain that the Marsh Tit occurs in these 
districts at all. The latter is certainly a resident in the woods 
around Lincoln. ; 
5. RED-BREASTED FiiycatcHEeR (Musicapa parva).—One shot 
at North Cotes on September 16th, 1909 (G. H. C. H.). 
(Rustic Buntine (Hmberiza rustica).—A female seen six yards 
away through glasses by J. Whitaker on September 22nd, 1906, 
at Chapel St. Leonards, Lincolnshire coast; see ‘ Zoologist,’ 
1906, p. 392.] 
6. Snowy Own (Nyctea scandiaca).—Occurred at Bottesford, 
north-west Lindsey, in the winter of 1868-1869; ‘ Naturalist,’ 
1908, p. 399. 
7. Haate Own (Bubo ignavus).—One shot near Stamford, 
April 12th, 1879; ‘ Zoologist,’ 1879, p. 306. 
8. Montaau’s Harrier (Circus cineraceus).—Almost certainly 
a former inhabitant of the Lincolnshire fens, but definite records 
are scarce. A female and eggs taken in N.W. Lincolnshire 
“many years ago”’; ‘ Naturalist,’ 1908, p. 399. 
